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KV03 WBN

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

171,722 mi
Last recorded171,722 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 WBN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 May 2023 171,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

coolant low

Pass 7 Jun 2022 166,499 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Fail 7 Jun 2022 166,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Jun 2021 162,121 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 162,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 160,873 miles

Engine MIL on, but vehicle 3 months too old for it to be relevant

Fail 16 Jan 2020 160,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern visable (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Requires polishing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern visable (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens needs polishing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL on, but vehicle 3 months too old for it to be relevant

Pass 11 Jan 2019 154,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on fuel tank strap

Fail 11 Jan 2019 154,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on fuel tank strap

Pass 3 Jan 2018 148,146 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 141,051 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 141,051 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 133,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 133,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

surface corrosion rear axle,rear springs

Pass 31 Dec 2014 133,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

surface corrosion rear axle,rear springs

Pass 15 Jan 2014 127,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 122,326 miles

E M Light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Jan 2012 114,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 114,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 104,382 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 102,766 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 91,525 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 91,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2008 79,408 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 64,817 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 64,817 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 48,889 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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KV03 WBN is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV03 WBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KV03 WBN registered?

KV03 WBN is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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